A gorgeous flower has started blooming in the garden this week. It is a verbascum hybrid called ‘Wedding Candles’ that we grew from seed last year. Verbascums are also known as mulleins. That’s right, ...

There's a distinct satisfaction in growing a plant from seed. You carefully read up on soil conditions, sow it at exactly the right depth, then monitor the sun and rain to make sure it gets a fighting ...

Warmer weather is here, but it’s not summer garden season yet. We still need to get through some chilly nights, so while you’re patiently waiting to stick warm-weather plants in the garden, you can ...

Not all gardeners want to be patient, especially when they're growing colorful flowers and verdant vegetables. The best solution for these eager horticulturists is to select fast-growing plants that ...